Good Gear Guide - console RSS feedhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/tag/console/en-auThu, 27 Oct 2016 15:01:26 +110016 Games that defined their consoleshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/609238/16-games-defined-their-consoles/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIs vidya a big part of your life? Was your first console the Atari 2600? If you’re too young to remember that, here’s a quick history lesson…PC World StaffThu, 27 Oct 2016 15:01:26 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/609238/16-games-defined-their-consoles/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedXbox One S controller review: New features and custom colors make for a great successorhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/607444/xbox-one-controller-review-new-features-custom-colors-make-great-successor/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIt's no Elite controller, but the new Xbox One S controller is a step up from the original stock Xbox One gamepad—and a colorful one at that, if you use the Xbox Design Lab.Hayden DingmanSun, 25 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/607444/xbox-one-controller-review-new-features-custom-colors-make-great-successor/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIN PICTURES: Thousands of gamers flock to EB Games Expohttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/556600/pictures-thousands-gamers-flock-eb-games-expo/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedEB Games Australia's annual expo is in Sydney's Olympic Park from October 3 to 5. The three-day event (which is scheduled to coincide with the school holidays) hosts game developers and publishers, alongside manufacturers, each claiming their stake across the giant Dome; there's consoles, PCs, accessories, toys, collectibles, cosplay, DJs, robot wars, and of course, a wide array of big titles, and hands-on preview sessions of yet-to-be-launched games for those willing to brave the lines.GoodGearGuide StaffFri, 03 Oct 2014 15:50:49 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/556600/pictures-thousands-gamers-flock-eb-games-expo/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedSony to host Socceroos in a Brazuca ahead of FIFA World Cup in Brazilhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/545458/sony_host_socceroos_brazuca_ahead_fifa_world_cup_brazil/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedSony Australia will host Australian national team footballers on May 22 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm at its Brazuca-inspired kiosk in Chatswood’s Westfield shopping centre.Nermin BajricMon, 19 May 2014 15:00:07 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/545458/sony_host_socceroos_brazuca_ahead_fifa_world_cup_brazil/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMario Kart 8 to be accompanied by Yoshi and Peach-themed controllers, console bundlehttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/543765/mario_kart_8_accompanied_by_yoshi_peach-themed_controllers_console_bundle/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedYoshi and Princess Peach-themed Wii Remotes will sit beside the latest iteration of Nintendo’s racing classic, Mario Kart 8, across retail stores and the Nintendo eShop when the game goes on sale in Australia on May 31.Nermin BajricMon, 28 Apr 2014 09:50:18 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/543765/mario_kart_8_accompanied_by_yoshi_peach-themed_controllers_console_bundle/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIN PICTURES: Game Masters exhibition explores history's most influential (+74 photos)http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/534081/pictures_game_masters_exhibition_explores_history_most_influential_74_photos_/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedThe Game Masters exhibition has arrived in Sydney's Powerhouse Museum ahead of its public launch tomorrow, December 13.Nermin BajricThu, 12 Dec 2013 12:46:32 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/534081/pictures_game_masters_exhibition_explores_history_most_influential_74_photos_/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedIN PICTURES: Sydney turns green for Xbox One launchhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/532599/pictures-sydney-turns-green-xbox-one-launch/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedA new generation of console gaming and home entertainment kicks off with the Xbox One launch party, hosted in Sydney's Luna Park as the city lights up.Nermin BajricFri, 22 Nov 2013 12:20:05 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/slideshow/532599/pictures-sydney-turns-green-xbox-one-launch/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedUbisoft announces initial Xbox One titleshttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/462513/ubisoft_announces_initial_xbox_one_titles/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedInteractive entertainment publisher and distributor, Ubisoft, has revealed two of its more popular titles, Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and Watch_Dogs will be available on Microsoft’s new console, the Xbox One, scheduled to ship globally at the end of the year.Nermin BajricWed, 22 May 2013 10:42:52 +1000http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/462513/ubisoft_announces_initial_xbox_one_titles/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedNinja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge gets first R18+ stamp for Australiahttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/446240/ninja_gaiden_3_razor_edge_gets_first_r18_stamp_australia/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedNinja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge for Nintendo Wii U has been unveiled to become the first video game to hit Australian retailers with the R18+ label due to its “high impact bloody violence,” following an announcement by Classification Board director, Lesley O’Brien.Nermin BajricFri, 11 Jan 2013 12:30:45 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/446240/ninja_gaiden_3_razor_edge_gets_first_r18_stamp_australia/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedXbox Live Gold free this weekendhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/443367/xbox_live_gold_free_weekend/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedMicrosoft has announced that the Xbox Live Gold subscription service will be unlocked and open to all users in 15 selected countries.Nermin BajricFri, 30 Nov 2012 12:09:40 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/443367/xbox_live_gold_free_weekend/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedWii U heading on Aussie tourhttp://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/440702/wii_u_heading_aussie_tour/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeedGaming company, Nintendo, has announced that its upcoming Wii U console will be touring Australia in a series of pop-up stores across the country commencing on Monday, November 5.Nermin BajricThu, 01 Nov 2012 09:49:38 +1100http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/440702/wii_u_heading_aussie_tour/?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=tagfeed